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Cesar Montano

Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), better known by his screen name Cesar Montano (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɔnˈtanɔ]), is a Filipino actor, film producer and film director. Montano started in show business as a commercial model. He played roles in numerous B movies. He then played major roles in several action movies and a brief television career playing the lead role in the television sitcom Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis. His breakout role is his portrayal of José Rizal, the Philippine National Hero in the film José Rizal. The film is unprecedented as it portrays Philippine society during Spanish colonization of the Philippines and its relevance up to the present day. He starred in war film The Great Raid (2005), his first Hollywood movie. Montano has won … more »